Felony Attorney for Long Island

Violent Crimes, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, and more

Felony charges are a serious legal problem that demands immediate assistance from a Long Island criminal defense attorney from Jacoby & Jacoby. Our firm has over 50 years of combined legal experience and can defend you against serious felony charges, including felony
DWI offenses,
drug crimes such as manufacturing,
distribution, cultivation or trafficking. Felony charges can come at an extremely high cost and our firm uses our strong grasp of the law and our aggressive skill to avoid the penalties for our clients and potentially clear their name.

Many people are falsely accused or they may be charged with higher penalties than they deserve. We fight for those who have been accuse of serious theft crimes, including
burglary or
shoplifting crimes charged as a felony. We also handle all
sex crimes including
child pornography and
rape. While all felony charges can come with incredible high repercussions, the potential penalties can differ so it is important that you speak with us immediately. Do not wait to get in touch with us since the longer time that you allow to pass in between can have a negative impact on your final outcome.

Call us immediately if you have been charged with a felony!

By speaking with us immediately we can be there from the start to defend you when officers attempt to get you to say something incriminating. It also allows us to have more time to investigate and build a defense for your white collar crimes, such as
fraud or
embezzlement. We go to work immediately looking into any important information, speaking with witnesses and turning down every avenue that could potentially lead to information regarding allegations of
domestic violence,
assault and
battery. Our team even handles the most extreme cases, standing up for those that are suspected of
murder or
manslaughter. We know that there is usually more than meets the eye and we give our clients the chance to have their side of the case be heard.

A conviction on a felony charge will change your life forever. Not only will you usually be facing a lengthy prison sentence, once you are released, you will have the stigma of "convicted felon" to deal with. This is a serious impediment to any future employment, the ability to hold professional licenses, get loans and other repercussions. If you have been charged with a felony, it is imperative that the Long Island criminal lawyer representing you takes action to fight for you, your freedom and your future.

Penalties for Felony Charges

Felony offenses are charged in various degrees, with increasing penalties at each level from A through to E, with A felonies as the most serious. These are the most dangerous felony offenses with regard to the sentences, which can include fines of thousands of dollars as well as years in prison, or even life in prison for the most serious violent crimes. Your prior criminal record can affect whether you are facing a felony or misdemeanor charge. Some crimes can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, based upon the circumstances of the case - and whether your attorney moves forward quickly with negotiations.

If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged or are under investigation for a criminal offense, we urge you to contact our firm immediately. It can be of benefit for our legal team to get involved early, before formal charges have been filed. We know how important that outcome of your case is to you and your family and you can be assured that we will seek out every opportunity for your defense. For aggressive defense in a charge, contact a Long Island, NY criminal defense lawyer.

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.